Basic Aquarium Needs.
| Schedule | Fish | Plants | Water | Substrate | Equipment | |
| Daily |
Feed them; observe their behavior and check for possible signs of illness. Remove any dead fish |
Monitor the temperature.
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Make sure that the filter (and/or pump) is working properly | |||
| Twice a Week |
Monitor the pH and levels of ammonia and nitrites. |
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| Once a Week |
Remove dead or fallen leaves. |
Change 10 percent of the water volume. | Siphon off waste with the water change in the first month after the aquarium has been set up. |
Clean half the filter media, then the other half the following week. Clean the outside glass. |
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| Every TWO weeks | If necessary, prune fastgrowing plants. |
Siphon off the waste at the same time as the water change. |
Clean the inside front glass and the condensation tray or cover glass. |
| Every 3-6 months | If necessary, propagate slow-growing plants |
Change any activated carbon in the filter. Service the air pump and filter motor, following the manufacturer's instructions. |
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| Once a year | Change the fluorescent bulbs. | |||||
| When Necessary | Remove undesirable algae |
Readjust the water level. |
Replace the filter media. |
Ground Rules of Maintenance
| Check every day that the electrical equipment is working properly | Inspect the fish every day | Change the fluorescent bulbs once a year. |
| Clean the front glass to remove algae. | Clean the condensation tray or cover glass every two weeks. | |
| Look after the vegetation and remove dead leaves. |
Clean the filter media regularly. |
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| Siphon off waste from the substrate. | Service the filter motor according to the maker's instructions | |
| Remove uneaten food every day. |
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Check the temperature every day. |
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